Field Breaks Art Workshops – Derbyshire

All levels are welcome including beginners, and we start on the first afternoon after tea and cake, preparing our compositions then we work a full day through the next day and finish after lunch on the third day with a review of our work.

Andalucia

Finca el Cerrillo is a very special place, recently voted number 9 in the top 50 hotels in Spain, I have been visiting here to run painting holidays for over 10 years. It is now so popular that opportunities for these workshops are now very rare so do join me this November and enjoy:

Winter sun in the magical setting of the Finca el Cerrillo situated high in the foothills of the Sierra Almijara in Andalucia, north of Nerja and an hour from the bustling, historical city of Malaga.

Relaxed and informal with excellent, locally sourced food and wine

Twelve individually styled, spacious bedrooms each with modern en suite bathrooms, air conditioning and central heating.

Air-conditioned studio with a lightbox and drawing boards, teas and coffee and Mozart

Lovely terraced gardens with swimming pool and seating areas and stunning views of the dramatic hill and mountain scenery

Massage, reflexology, facial and nail treatments available

25th – 30th November 2017

Prices for five nights only – £825 single ensuite

Price includes

All tuition

Full Board accommodation and transfers to and from the airport as long as you arrive at the suggested times – guests arriving at other times will have to transfer by taxi at their own expense.

Why not enjoy a few days in Malaga, stroll through the ancient city centre, visit the fruit market, Picasso’s birthplace and museum, the fascinating Glass Museum or the ancient Roman and Moorish ruins. It’s one of my favourite places, packed with lively restaurants and the Christmas lights are always outstanding.

Italy

Umbria – unfortunately due to the recent earthquake activity we have decided to cancel this holiday for 2017.

A wonderful week drawing high in the Sibillini Mountain National Park in Umbria with delicious Italian food and stunning views.

Il Collaccio is a charming, family run, holiday farm set in the green heart of Umbria nestling near the village of Preci in the beautiful Monti Sibillini National Park

Stunning views ,excellent local cuisine and fine wines

Studio equipped with drawing boards, additional lights and a lightbox

Most days we are able to work on the veranda resting our eyes on the wonderful mountain vistas.

All rooms are individually furnished with ensuite facilities and some have balconies

The onsite restaurant is approximately 100 yards from the accommodation and studio.

Ground floor rooms available if needed

France

Manzac d’en Bas, south of Toulouse in the Arriege region of France is a another very special place for me, totally relaxed and peaceful with stunning views, delicious home-cooked food and delightful hosts Giles and Louise who will be welcoming us for our fourth year this September.

Spacious, purpose built studio surrounded by the beautiful rolling French countryside.

Spectacular views of the Pyrenees

The individual, ensuite rooms are in three gites adjoining the main house, each gite has a kitchen area for teas and coffees and a lounge area for relaxing.

Trip advisor award of Excellence.

Home cooking with wine included.

Trip to local market included

September 29th – 6th October 2017

765 euros + £300 for Art Tuition

Not included – transport and lunch for our day out, usually to a picturesque historic town.

South Africa

I have no plans to return to South Africa at the moment but I am open to offers and would be delighted to come if it can be arranged!